For more than this cursory tour of our treasured building, please see  Our Building History, which includes images and details for our windows, statues, and other memorials.  For more information about the World War I Memorial (lobby), Burnham, and Emmanuel’s Land windows and the features of Lindsey Chapel, please select them for its navigation column and under Building Links.

Our Furnishings & Other Memorials

Our Stained Glass

Overview of Our Building History

• 1861, July 17.  Cornerstone laid;  Alexander Rice Esty, architect
• 1861,  Dec. 15.  First service in the church
• 1862,  April 24.  Consecration
• 1864.   West transept added
• 1898, April.
  • Last service in old church & renovation began
  • Chancel added; orientation changed from North-South to East-West
  • Francis Richmond Allen, architect
• 1899, March 5.   Dedication of expanded church
• 1924, October 1.  Lindsey Chapel consecrated; F. R. Allen, architect
• 1999.  Four Apostles Window restored
• 2000.  Sanctuary damaged by electrical fire
• 2008, Jan. 13.  Emmanuel’s Land Window rededicated
• 2017, Feb. 26. Burnham Window rededicated

Timeline of Our Building History

Timeline of Emmanuel’s History